Bobcat, Tarpon reach podium
SUN PHOTO BY GREG ZECK
Charlotte's Stevenson Henry prepares to engage with Winter Haven's Emilio Cruz in the consolation final in the state finals at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland.
LAKELAND — North Port High School senior Dejuante Pabellon didn’t start out too well at the state wrestling meet, falling 6-5 in the opening round.
But coach Mark Kemble instilled confidence in the 195-pound class wrestler, simply telling him, “You’re going to come back and take third.”